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September 11, 2026 - 03:43

Many employees show up to work even when they are sick, and psychology suggests this behavior is not simply about dedication. People who continue working despite being ill may be driven by a strong...

September 10, 2026 - 13:30

Tantrums, angry outbursts, and difficult behaviour are a normal part of growing up. A toddler may scream when told `no,` a school-age child may storm away when upset, while a teenager may slam a...

September 9, 2026 - 22:56

This week marks the start of classes for the inaugural cohort of a new doctorate in psychology program at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax. The degree, which is supported by provincial...

September 9, 2026 - 04:22

AEW star Swerve Strickland recently opened up about how the art of psychology in professional wrestling has shifted, offering a fresh perspective on what it means to tell a story inside the ring...

September 8, 2026 - 22:14

MISSOULA, Mont. -- Where were you on that Tuesday morning in September? For most Americans, the question needs no date attached. The answer comes instantly, often with a vivid image: a classroom...

September 8, 2026 - 00:34

In a recent episode of his podcast, cult expert Dr. Steven Hassan sat down with social psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Jay Van Bavel to break down the mechanics of group identity and conformity...

September 7, 2026 - 02:05

For decades, psychology textbooks have leaned on a simple rat maze experiment to explain latent learning. The idea is that we absorb information about our environment without any obvious reward,...

September 6, 2026 - 05:16

We all know someone who says `sorry` for everything, from a minor cough to a delayed email reply. While it is easy to read this habit as simple politeness, psychology suggests the behavior runs...

September 5, 2026 - 21:40

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 06, 2026 - Aki Chong has introduced a new one-on-one consulting service aimed at professionals, entrepreneurs, and others facing high-stress situations. The offering is...

September 5, 2026 - 03:01

After more than a week of relentless Russian strikes and near-constant air raid alerts, some Kyiv residents are being pushed to the brink of mental exhaustion. In the capital, every day since Aug....

September 4, 2026 - 08:01

Qiwei He, a psychology professor at Gallaudet University, has been named president of Division 5 of the American Psychological Association, the branch dedicated to quantitative and qualitative...

September 3, 2026 - 17:38

The special bond between grandparents and grandchildren may be less about love being stronger and more about love taking a different form. Parents often have to balance affection with...

September 3, 2026 - 02:14

Scientists have completed the largest genetic investigation into human personality to date, revealing that traits such as extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism are not just shaped by life...

September 2, 2026 - 00:22

Children and teens who show disruptive behavior, such as aggression and defiance, create significant stress for families and schools. When parents finally seek mental health care for these symptoms...

September 1, 2026 - 09:13

Psychologists are taking a closer look at a specific kind of longing that doesn`t fit the usual definition of homesickness. It`s not about missing a house, a street, or even the people who lived...

August 31, 2026 - 17:05

Dolly Parton died on Tuesday, August 25, at the age of 80. Within hours, something remarkable happened, not in the headlines, but in millions of individual living rooms, cars, and kitchens around...

August 31, 2026 - 03:55

For years, the question of what drives violent extremists has been a source of public fear and academic debate. Are they simply mentally ill? Are they brainwashed by a charismatic leader? According...

August 30, 2026 - 04:14

New research is adding nuance to the long-running debate about whether people remember information better when reading from paper instead of a screen. While earlier studies often concluded that...

August 29, 2026 - 02:09

Austin-based alt-rock trio Temper City has dropped their latest single, `Reverse Psychology,` out now through Thirty Knots/Interscope Records. The song arrives on the heels of their breakout hit,...

August 28, 2026 - 00:30

Dog owners often focus on correcting bad behavior, but a new book suggests flipping that script entirely. Jen Golbeck, PhD, is set to release `Think Like a Dog: How Positive Psychology Can Help...

August 27, 2026 - 12:22

For more than a quarter of a century, psychology instructor Sherry Carroll has been a steady and supportive presence at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Her commitment to helping students...

August 26, 2026 - 20:26

Children facing organ transplants deal with more than just the physical surgery. The emotional weight of a serious medical condition, long hospital stays, and the uncertainty of recovery can be...

August 26, 2026 - 11:54

A recent field study observed how emotional dynamics and participant roles shift during grassroots procuratorial hearings in China, even when all sessions follow the same national procedural...

August 25, 2026 - 19:04

A forensic psychologist returned to the witness stand on Tuesday and delivered key testimony in the case against Lindsay Clancy, stating that she was criminally responsible for the deaths of her...

August 25, 2026 - 04:25

The ongoing AI boom seems to permeate, and sometimes call into doubt, every aspect of almost everybody`s profession. But beyond the technical capabilities and the constant stream of product...

August 24, 2026 - 11:35

Most people know about fight or flight, but psychology experts point to a lesser-known reaction called fawning. This response makes some individuals try to please or appease a perceived threat...

August 23, 2026 - 22:30

For years, the standard advice for building healthy habits was simple: just try harder. But psychologists are now pointing to a different approach called wellness stacking, and they say it works...

August 23, 2026 - 11:00

`Always try to do the right thing` is the kind of advice that sounds too obvious to need saying. Of course you should. Who wakes up planning to do the wrong thing? But the gap between our good...

August 22, 2026 - 23:54

The calendar gave you the same 365 days every year. What changed is how many of them your memory filed separately, and in later life, that number tends to drop. Psychologists say this isn`t a trick...

August 22, 2026 - 04:22

The question of how much authority a parent should hold is as old as family life itself. For decades, the dominant advice has leaned toward gentle guidance, open dialogue, and treating children as...